Curling iron with independently pivoting cylindrical clip

ABSTRACT

A curling iron with independently pivoting cylindrical clip, comprising: a handle, a curling rod, a cylindrical clip, and a heating element. The curling rod and the cylindrical clip may be cylindrically shaped. The diameter of the curling rod may be larger than the diameter of the cylindrical clip. The cylindrical clip may be configured to independently pivot toward and away from the curling rod.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This U.S. Non-Provisional patent application claims the benefit of U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 62/300,709, filed on Feb. 26, 2016,titled “Curling Iron With Independently Pivoting Cylindrical Clip”, byinventor Celia Jaqueline Bonello, the contents of which are expresslyincorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in theirentirety.

FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to beauty and hair careproducts, and more particularly relates to a hair curling iron devices.

BACKGROUND

Curling irons, also called curling tongs, have been used for centuriesto create waves or curls in a person's hair, typically through the useof heat. Currently available curling irons, which are generally electricpowered and portable, have several limitations.

One type of curling iron is a curling iron that has a fixed singularheated rod (iron), a heat resistant handle, and features a pivoting clipthat is attached to the base of singular heated rod. The clip on thistype of curling iron is typically thin, elongated and has a concavecurve, to matingly fit to the shape of the single heated rod. The cliptypically has a thumb lever that is used to pivot the clip open andclosed. The clip pivots at the attached point at the base of thesingular heated rod by way of a spring hinge, which creates significanttension when opening and closing the clip while styling and curling theuser's hair. Due to the tension created by the spring hinge, it can bedifficult for the user to adjust the tension placed on the user's hair.The combination of (1) the tension created by the spring hinge and (2)the thin and curved shape of the clip, which may have distinct angularedges, may result in snagging and breakage of the user's hair and mayrestrict the ease of motion while the user is styling and curling thehair.

A second type of curling iron is a clip-less curling iron thatessentially consists of a fixed singular heated rod and a heat resistanthandle, with no clip attached. The clip-less curling iron is designedfor the user to use one hand to hold the curling iron and the oppositehand to wrap the user's hair around the singular heated rod in which theuser is to hold the hair in place with the user's fingers. The use ofthe user's fingers to hold the hair in place around the singular heatedrod presents a significant burn risk to the user. Additionally, theclip-less curling iron may require the use and purchase of an additionalproduct, such as a glove or finger guard to protect the user's hand andfingers from a potential burn risk while the user holds the hair inplace around the singular heated rod. The use of a glove or finger guardcan make it difficult for the user to grip and manage the hair, and caneven cause static electricity due to the friction of the fibers againstthe user's hair, which is very inconvenient to the user when curling thehair.

A third type of curling iron is a flat iron with heated plates that havecurved edges. A flat iron with curved edges provides the user with theversatility to either straighten or curl the user's hair. The flat ironwith curved edges generally has two elongated arms that are joined at apivoting point at the base of the elongated arms. The flat iron may haveheat resistant handles and a heated plate (typically measuring at about3 to 4 inches in length) on the inner side of each of the elongated armsand at a top portion of the arms. The two elongated arms pivot at alimited angle toward and away from each other to control the tensionplaced on the hair when curling or straightening the user's hair. Theuser can curl the hair by pressing the hair between the two heatedplates and then slightly rotating the flat iron perpendicular to thedirection of the user's hair, while sliding the flat iron along thelength of the hair all the way to the ends of the hair. One problem withcurling the hair with a flat iron with curved edges is that its heatedplates are relatively short in length and provide a limited surface ofuse. Thus, the user may have to pass the hair through the flat ironmultiple times to achieve a full curl from the root to the ends of theuser's hair.

In view of the foregoing, there is a need for a superior curling ironthat permits ease of motion, promotes minimal damage to the user's hair,and overcomes the limitations stated above.

SUMMARY OF THE EMBODIMENTS

To minimize the limitations in the cited references, and to minimizeother limitations that will become apparent upon reading andunderstanding the present specification, the present specificationdiscloses a new and useful curling iron.

One embodiment may be a curling iron, comprising: a handle; a curlingrod; and a clip. The curling rod and the clip are generallycylindrically shaped. The clip preferably independently pivots towardand away from the curling rod, such that the curling iron has a closedposition and an open position; and wherein the curling rod and the clipare configured to apply tension to hair of a user when in a closedposition. The curling iron may further comprise a heating element, whichmay heat the curling rod, the clip, and/or both the rod and clip. Thecurling iron may further comprise a temperature controller; wherein thetemperature controller may allow a temperature of the heating element tobe manually adjusted. The diameter of the curling rod may preferably belarger than the diameter of the clip. The handle may comprise one ormore arms, a first arm and a second arm; wherein the curling rod isconnected to a top portion of the first arm; and wherein the clip isconnected to a top portion of the second arm. A base portion of thefirst arm and a base portion of the second arm are connected together bya hinge; wherein the hinge is configured to guide the interactionbetween the curling rod and the clip. The curling rod and the clip maypreferably be approximately the same length. The curling iron mayinclude a stand.

Another embodiment may be a curling iron, comprising: a handle; acurling rod; a heating element; a temperature controller; and a clip;wherein the curling rod and the clip are generally cylindrically shaped;wherein the clip independently pivots toward and away from the curlingrod, such that the curling iron has a closed position and an openposition; and wherein the curling rod and the clip are configured toapply tension to hair of a user when in a closed position. The heatingelement may heat both the clip and the curling rod; and the temperaturecontroller may allow the temperature of the heating element to bemanually adjusted. Typically, the diameter of the curling rod may belarger than a diameter of the clip. The handle may comprise one or morearms, a first arm and a second arm; wherein the curling rod may beconnected to a top portion of the first arm; and the clip may beconnected to a top portion of the second arm. A base portion the firstarm and a base portion of the second arm may be connected together by ahinge, which may be configured to guide the interaction between thecurling rod and the clip. The curling rod and the clip are preferablyapproximately the same length.

Another embodiment may be a curling iron, comprising: a handle; acurling rod; a heating element; a temperature controller; and a clip;wherein the curling rod and the clip are generally cylindrically shaped;wherein the clip independently pivots toward and away from the curlingrod, such that the curling iron has a closed position and an openposition; wherein the curling rod and the clip are configured to applytension to hair of a user when in a closed position; wherein the heatingelement heats both the clip and the curling rod; wherein the temperaturecontroller allows a temperature of the heating element to be manuallyadjusted; wherein the curling rod has a heat resistant curling rod tipat a distal end of the curling rod; and wherein the clip has a heatresistant clip tip at a distal end of the clip. The diameter of thecurling rod may be larger than a diameter of the clip. The handle maycomprise one or more arms, a first arm and a second arm; wherein thecurling rod may be connected to a top portion of the first arm; andwherein the clip may be connected to a top portion of the second arm.The base portion of the first arm and a base portion of the second armmay be connected together by a hinge; wherein the hinge may beconfigured to guide the interaction between the curling rod and theclip; and wherein the curling rod and the clip are approximately thesame length. The curling iron may also include a stand.

It is an objective to overcome the limitations of the prior art.

Other features and advantages will become apparent to those skilled inthe art from the following detailed description and its accompanyingdrawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings show illustrative embodiments, but do not depict allembodiments. Other embodiments may be used in addition to or instead ofthe illustrative embodiments. Details that may be apparent orunnecessary may be omitted for the purpose of saving space or for moreeffective illustrations. Some embodiments may be practiced withadditional components or steps and/or without some or all components orsteps provided in the illustrations. When different drawings contain thesame numeral, that numeral refers to the same or similar components orsteps.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of a perspective view of one embodiment of thecurling iron with independently pivoting cylindrical clip in a closedposition.

FIG. 2a is an illustration of a perspective view of one embodiment ofthe curling iron with independently pivoting cylindrical clip in an openpivoted position.

FIG. 2b is an illustration of one embodiment of a spring.

FIG. 3 is an illustration of a rear elevational view of one embodimentof the curling iron with independently pivoting cylindrical clip in aclosed position.

FIG. 4 is an illustration of a top plan view of one embodiment of thecurling iron with independently pivoting cylindrical clip in a closedposition.

FIG. 5 is an illustration of one embodiment of a temperature controller.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the following detailed description of various embodiments, numerousspecific details are set forth in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding of various aspects of the embodiments. However, theseembodiments may be practiced without some or all of these specificdetails. In other instances, well-known procedures and/or componentshave not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscureaspects of the embodiments.

While some embodiments are disclosed here, other embodiments will becomeobvious to those skilled in the art as a result of the followingdetailed description. These embodiments are capable of modifications ofvarious obvious aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scopeof protection. The Figures, and their detailed descriptions, are to beregarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive. Also, thereference or non-reference to a particular embodiment shall not beinterpreted to limit the scope of protection.

In the following description, certain terminology is used to describecertain features of one or more embodiments. For purposes of thespecification, unless otherwise specified, the term “substantially”refers to the complete or nearly complete extent or degree of an action,characteristic, property, state, structure, item, or result. Forexample, in one embodiment, an object that is “substantially” locatedwithin a housing would mean that the object is either completely withina housing or nearly completely within a housing. The exact allowabledegree of deviation from absolute completeness may in some cases dependon the specific context. However, generally speaking, the nearness ofcompletion will be so as to have the same overall result as if absoluteand total completion were obtained. The use of “substantially” is alsoequally applicable when used in a negative connotation to refer to thecomplete or near complete lack of an action, characteristic, property,state, structure, item, or result.

As used herein, the terms “approximately” and “about” generally refer toa deviance of within 5% of the indicated number or range of numbers. Inone embodiment, the term “approximately” and “about”, may refer to adeviance of between 1-10% from the indicated number or range of numbers.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of a left side perspective view of oneembodiment of the curling iron with independently pivoting cylindricalclip in a closed position. As shown in FIG. 1, the curling iron 100 maycomprise a handle 105, a curling rod 110, a cylindrical clip 115, and apower cord 120. A user may grasp the curling iron 100 by the handle 105in order to hold the curling iron 100 in his or her hand. The handle 105may be constructed from a heat resistant material and may withstandtemperatures ranging from approximately 170 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

As shown in FIG. 1, the handle 105 may comprise one or more arms 125,130, a hinge 135, a power switch 140, and a temperature controller 145(which may be digital or analog (such as a control dial)). The arms 125,130 may comprise a first arm 125 and a second arm 130, and may beconnected at their base 160 by the hinge 135. The hinge 135 may beconfigured to guide the interaction/pivoting between the curling rod 110and the cylindrical clip 115. In a preferred embodiment, the arms 125,130 may be approximately 5 to 6 inches in length. However, the arms 125,130 may be any length so long as the curling iron 100 is able to be usedby the user for the purpose desired by the user. In a preferredembodiment, the power switch 140 may be positioned on an inner portionof the first arm 125. The power switch 140 may be used to power thecurling iron 100 on and off. In a preferred embodiment, temperaturecontroller 145 may also be positioned on an inner portion of the firstarm 125. The temperature controller 145 may allow a user to adjust thetemperature of the curling rod 110 and/or the cylindrical clip 115 andmay accommodate a variable temperature range of approximately 170 to 450degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature controller 145 may be digital, mayinclude a temperature gauge, and/or may include a temperature controldial. Once the curling iron 100 is powered on, maximum heat of thecurling rod 110 and/or cylindrical clip 115 may be achieved inapproximately 30 to 60 seconds. When maximum heat is achieved, the usermay be alerted by either a sound or light signal to notify the user thatthe curling iron 100 is ready for use.

The curling rod 110 may be connected to a top portion 165 of the firstarm 125. In one embodiment, a top portion 170 of the curling rod 110 maycomprise a heat resistant tip 150. Similarly, in one embodiment thecylindrical clip 115 may be positioned on a top portion 175 of thesecond arm 130 and a top portion 180 of the cylindrical clip 115 maycomprise a heat resistant tip 155. In a preferred embodiment, the heatresistant tips 150, 155 may be the same diameter as the curling rod 110and cylindrical clip 115, respectively. The heat resistant tips 150, 155may be approximately 1/2 to 1 inch in length such that a user may grasp,touch, or hold the heat resistant tips 150, 155 when styling and curlingthe hair in order to avoid burning his or her fingers.

The cylindrical clip 115 may provide a smooth and cylindrical surfacefor the user's hair to curl around the curling rod 110 and may lead tominimal damage during the curling process. Further, the cylindrical clip115 may allow the user to maintain control of the hair without the userhaving to touch the heated surface of the curling rod 110 and thecylindrical clip 115. In this manner, the user may be protected from apotential burn risk to his or her hands and fingers when styling andcurling the hair. In one embodiment, the cylindrical clip 115 may pivotindependently from the curling rod 110 such that the user may controlthe amount of tension or pressure placed on the hair during the stylingand curling process. For example, the curling rod 110 and thecylindrical clip 115 may each be connected to independently pivotingarms 125, 130. In another embodiment, the cylindrical clip 115 may orbitindependently around the curling rod 110.

The curling rod 110 and the cylindrical clip 115 may each comprise aheating element that distributes heat to the user's hair. The heatingelement may vary in temperature, ranging from approximately 170 to 450degrees Fahrenheit, based on the user's preferences. In one embodiment,the curling rod 110 and the cylindrical clip 115 may each compriseindependently functioning heating elements such that the temperature ofthe curling rod 110 and the cylindrical clip 115 may be adjustedseparately for a more customizable styling experience. However, thecylindrical clip 115 may also function without a heating element byplacing tension on the user's hair in order to style and curl the hairwithout snagging or damaging the user's hair.

The curling rod 110 and the cylindrical clip 115 may be manufacturedfrom a smooth, heat transferring material to promote ease of styling andcurling. In a preferred embodiment, the curling rod 110 and thecylindrical clip 115 may be constructed from a ceramic material or acombination ceramic material and tourmaline material. However, thecurling rod 110 and the cylindrical clip 115 may be manufactured fromany suitable material so long as it can withstand and/or conduct highlevels of heat. The curling rod 110 and the cylindrical clip 115 may begenerally cylindrical in shape. However, the curling rod 110 and thecylindrical clip 115 may also be any shape lacking distinct or angularedges to prevent snagging and damaging the user's hair, such aselliptical or oblong.

A power cord 120 may be positioned at base 160 of the arms 125, 130 andhinge 135. In a preferred embodiment, the power cord 120 may be a softswivel power cord 120 to prevent tangling of the power cord 120 when thecurling iron 100 is in use. The power cord 120 may be connected to apower source to provide power to the heating element housed within thecurling iron 100. In one embodiment, the curling iron 100 may be acordless battery-operated design or a solar powered energy source. Inone embodiment, the battery may be rechargeable. In a preferredembodiment, the heating element may be housed within the handle 105 toevenly distribute heat to the curling rod 110 and the cylindrical clip115. By heating both the curling rod 110 and the cylindrical clip 115,static electricity that may otherwise be transferred to the user's hairmay be minimized. In other embodiments, there may be two independentheating elements that separately heat the curling rod 110 and thecylindrical clip 115.

The curling iron 100 may be intended to contact the user's hair totransfer heat to the hair with the purpose of styling and curling thehair. To begin using the curling iron 100, the user may plug the powercord 120 into an appropriate outlet. The user may then adjust thetemperature controller 145 to the desired temperature based on thedesired style to be achieved and/or hair type of the user. Once the rod110 and/or clip 115 have reached the desired temperature(s) set by theuser, the user may begin styling and curling the hair. The user maybegin this process by grasping a small section of the hair in one handwhile holding the curling iron 100 by the handle 105 in the oppositehand. The user may wrap the small section of hair perpendicularly overor under the curling rod 110 either at the root of the hair or the baseof the hair, and then use a pivoting motion provided by the pivotinghinge 135 to pivot the cylindrical clip 115 to a closed position tograsp the hair. The user may then easily adjust the tension placed onthe hair by varying the grip between the arms 125, 130. With the smallsection of the user's hair placed between the curling rod 110 and thecylindrical clip 115, the user may rotate the curling iron 100 and varythe tension on the hair to allow the entire length of hair to passthrough the curling iron 100 and to achieve the desired style and curl.The heat resistant tips 150, 155 on the curling rod 110 and thecylindrical clip 115 may allow the user to grip the top portion 170, 180of the curling iron 100 to assist in maximizing control and to guide therange of motion, as well as to assist in varying tension on the user'shair while protecting the user's hand and fingers from a potential burnrisk. The shape and smooth (low friction) surface of the cylindricalclip 115 may function to hold and guide the user's hair smoothly aroundthe curling rod 110 to achieve the desired style and curl withoutsnagging or damaging the user's hair and maintaining optimal control ofthe hair. The independently pivoting function of the cylindrical clip115 may make it easy for the user to adjust tension placed on the hairand allow the user to guide the hair easily around the curling rod 110to achieve maximum results and effortless curls. The primary use of thecurling iron 100 is to style and curl the user's hair, but the curlingiron 100 may be used in alternative ways discovered by the user. Forexample, the curling iron 100 may be used to style and curl a naturalweave or wig made from human hair. The curling iron 100 may also be usedto style and curl a synthetic weave or wig. When styling and curling asynthetic weave or wig, the temperature of the curling iron 100 may needto be adjusted depending on how much heat the synthetic weave or wig isable to withstand.

FIG. 2 is an illustration of a left side perspective view of oneembodiment of the curling iron with independently pivoting cylindricalclip in an open pivoted position. As shown in FIG. 2, the hinge 135 mayallow the arms 125, 130 to pivot toward and away from one another in asmooth and controlled manner, such that the user may engage and releasea portion of hair positioned between the curling rod 110 and thecylindrical clip 115. The default position of the curling iron 100 maybe the open pivoted position, at an approximately 15 to 25 degree angle200, to allow the user to comfortably grasp the curling iron 100 in hisor her hand.

When the curling iron 100 is in the closed position, as shown in FIG. 1,the curling rod 110 and cylindrical clip 115 may make contact and bepositioned parallel to one another, allowing the user to grasp and placetension on the hair along the entire length of the rod 110 and clip 115.The hinge 135 may provide a comfortable amount of resistance such thatthe tension placed on the hair may be easily varied when grasping andreleasing the user's hair, providing the user with more control whenstyling and curling the hair. In one embodiment, the hinge 135 may be asliding resistance track such that the arms 125, 130 may slide towardand away from one another.

The cylindrical clip 115 may have a clipping function that may becreated by a spring that is located within the hinge 135 that connectsthe two heat resistant handles 125, 130. The spring may create tensionbetween the two heat resistant handles 125, 130. The default position,due to the spring, of the cylindrical clip 115 may be an open positionand the user controls the tension by applying pressure to the heatresistant handles 125, 130 to close the curling iron 100. When pressureis lessened, the spring forces the two handles 125, 130 apart.

FIG. 2b is an illustration of one embodiment of a spring. The spring 136may comprise arms 137, 138 and spring hub 139. The arms 137, 138 may beconfigured to be at a base of the resistant handles 125, 130, and thehub 139 may be held in place by the hinge 135 (or more specifically by ahinge pin of hinge 135). The user may overcome the tension in spring hub139 by pressing handles 125, 130 together, which cause arms 137, 138 toalso come together.

In one embodiment, when the curling rod 110 and cylindrical clip 115 maymake contact, the hinge 135 and/or the spring may lock in place in aclosed position so that the user does not have to constantly applypressure. The user may then unlock the hinge and allow the handles 125,130 to come apart until they are in the resting position.

As shown in FIG. 2, the curling iron 100 may further comprise a stand225 that may be incorporated into or operatively coupled into the handle105 to elevate the curling rod 110 and cylindrical clip 115 when placedon a surface. This may prevent the curling iron 100 from burning orotherwise damaging the work surface when set down. The stand 225 may beconfigured to fold against the handle 105 for portability.

FIG. 3 is an illustration of a rear elevational view of one embodimentof the curling iron with independently pivoting cylindrical clip in aclosed position. As shown in FIG. 3, the curling rod 110 and cylindricalclip 115 may be the same length. In a preferred embodiment, the curlingrod 110 and cylindrical clip 115 may be approximately 5 to 7 incheslong. Although the curling rod 110 and cylindrical clip 115 may becylindrical in shape, they may vary in diameter. For example, thecurling rod 110 may have a larger diameter than and cylindrical clip 115(as shown in FIG. 3). Although the cylindrical clip 115 may be the samelength and shape as the curling rod 110, the cylindrical clip 115 may bea different length and shape than the curling rod 110. The cylindricalclip 115 may be any size and shape so long as it may help guide theuser's hair around the curling rod 110, while preventing snagging of thehair.

The arms 125, 130 of the curling iron 100 may comprise a first arm 125and a second arm 130. The base 160 of the arms 125, 130 may be connectedtogether by a hinge 135, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. In a preferredembodiment, the base 400 of the second arm 130 may be approximately 1 to2 inches wide. The width of the second arm 130 may taper towards the top175 of the second arm 130 where the second arm 130 connects with thecylindrical clip 115. FIG. 3 shows that the handle 105 may be longenough for the user to easily grasp and manipulate the iron 100. FIG. 3also shows how the length of the clip 115 and rod 110 are preferablylong enough to interact with a significant portion of hair, yet shortenough to be managed by the user.

FIG. 4 is an illustration of a top plan view of one embodiment of thecurling iron with independently pivoting cylindrical clip in a closedposition. As shown in FIG. 4, the diameter of the curling rod 110 may belarger than the diameter of the cylindrical clip 115. In a preferredembodiment, the diameter of the curling rod 110 may be approximately 1inch, and the diameter of the cylindrical clip 115 may be approximately¼ inch. However, the curling iron 100 may be designed with varyingproportions, while still maintaining the larger diameter of the curlingrod 110 and the smaller diameter of the cylindrical clip 115. FIG. 4also shows how the rod 110 and clip 115 may apply tension to the hairwhen the iron 100 is in the closed position. FIG. 4 also shows that thedesign of iron 100 allows the user to easily loop hair around the rod110 and/or clip 115.

FIG. 5 is an illustration of one embodiment of a temperature controller.FIG. 5 shows that the handle 105 may comprise arm 125, which maycomprise temperature controller 145. In one embodiment shown in FIG. 5,the temperature controller 145 may comprise display 147 and controls146. The user may use the controls 146 to set the desired temperature ofthe rod 110 and/or clip 115.

The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment has been presentedfor the purposes of illustration and description. While multipleembodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments will become apparentto those skilled in the art from the above detailed description. Theseembodiments are capable of modifications in various obvious aspects, allwithout departing from the spirit and scope of protection. Accordingly,the detailed description is to be regarded as illustrative in nature andnot restrictive. Also, although not explicitly recited, one or moreembodiments may be practiced in combination or conjunction with oneanother. Furthermore, the reference or non-reference to a particularembodiment shall not be interpreted to limit the scope of protection. Itis intended that the scope of protection not be limited by this detaileddescription, but by the claims and the equivalents to the claims thatare appended hereto.

Except as stated immediately above, nothing that has been stated orillustrated is intended or should be interpreted to cause a dedicationof any component, step, feature, object, benefit, advantage, orequivalent, to the public, regardless of whether it is or is not recitedin the claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A curling iron, comprising: a handle; a curlingrod; and a clip; wherein said curling rod and said clip are generallycylindrically shaped; wherein said clip independently pivots toward andaway from said curling rod, such that said curling iron has a closedposition and an open position; and wherein said curling rod and saidclip are configured to apply tension to hair of a user when in a closedposition.
 2. The curling iron of claim 1, further comprising: a heatingelement;
 3. The curling iron of claim 2, wherein said heating elementheats only said clip.
 4. The curling iron of claim 2, wherein saidheating element heats only said curling rod.
 5. The curling iron ofclaim 2, wherein said heating element heats both said clip and saidcurling rod.
 6. The curling iron of claim 2, further comprising atemperature controller; wherein said temperature controller allows atemperature of said heating element to be manually adjusted.
 7. Thecurling iron of claim 1, wherein a diameter of said curling rod islarger than a diameter of said clip.
 8. The curling iron of claim 1,wherein said handle comprises one or more arms; wherein said one or morearms comprise a first arm and a second arm; wherein said curling rod isconnected to a top portion of said first arm; and wherein said clip isconnected to a top portion of said second arm.
 9. The curling iron ofclaim 8, wherein a base portion of said first arm and a base portion ofsaid second arm are connected together by a hinge; wherein said hinge isconfigured to guide an interaction between said curling rod and saidclip.
 10. The curling iron of claim 9, wherein said hinge comprises aspring that is configured to keep said first arm and said second armapart when at rest, and said first arm and said second arm is configuredto be moved closer relative to one another when said user appliespressure such as when the curling iron is in use.
 11. The curling ironof claim 1, further comprising: a stand.
 12. A curling iron, comprising:a handle; a curling rod; a heating element; a temperature controller;and a clip; wherein said curling rod and said clip are generallycylindrically shaped; wherein said clip independently pivots toward andaway from said curling rod, such that said curling iron has a closedposition and an open position; and wherein said curling rod and saidclip are configured to apply tension to hair of a user when in a closedposition.
 13. The curling iron of claim 12, wherein said heating elementheats both said clip and said curling rod; and wherein said temperaturecontroller allows a temperature of said heating element to be manuallyadjusted.
 14. The curling iron of claim 13, wherein a diameter of saidcurling rod is larger than a diameter of said clip; wherein said handlecomprises one or more arms; wherein said one or more arms comprise afirst arm and a second arm; wherein said curling rod is connected to atop portion of said first arm; and wherein said clip is connected to atop portion of said second arm.
 15. The curling iron of claim 14,wherein a base portion of said first arm and a base portion of saidsecond arm are connected together by a hinge; wherein said hinge isconfigured to guide the interaction between said curling rod and saidclip; and wherein said curling rod and said clip are approximately thesame length.
 16. A curling iron, comprising: a handle; a curling rod; aheating element; a temperature controller; and a clip; wherein saidcurling rod and said clip are generally cylindrically shaped; whereinsaid clip independently pivots toward and away from said curling rod,such that said curling iron has a closed position and an open position;wherein said curling rod and said clip are configured to apply tensionto hair of a user when in a closed position; wherein said heatingelement heats both said clip and said curling rod; wherein saidtemperature controller allows a temperature of said heating element tobe manually adjusted; wherein said curling rod has a heat resistantcurling rod tip at a distal end of said curling rod; and wherein saidclip has a heat resistant clip tip at a distal end of said clip.
 17. Thecurling iron of claim 16, wherein a diameter of said curling rod islarger than a diameter of said clip; wherein said handle comprises oneor more arms; wherein said one or more arms comprise a first arm and asecond arm; wherein said curling rod is connected to a top portion ofsaid first arm; and wherein said clip is connected to a top portion ofsaid second arm.
 18. The curling iron of claim 17, wherein a baseportion of said first arm and a base portion of said second arm areconnected together by a hinge; wherein said hinge is configured to guidethe interaction between said curling rod and said clip; and wherein saidcurling rod and said clip are approximately the same length.
 19. Thecurling iron of claim 18, further comprising: a stand.